From Start to Finish: Mastering Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve for a Full Scene

[@DougDavis]

I would watch content like this all day long. This is the best resolve video I’ve seen regarding color grading.

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you!

[@iloo878]

i liked how you noticed that how many KZbinrs aren't showing so many details on their videos but one thing no one has ever did is sharing the footage they are working on so we as beginner can follow the process either ways the video is hundred percent helpful, thanks Dunna

[@dunnadidit]

Glad you found it helpful, I’ll keep that in mind for the future.

[@hahalancer]

Yes!!!! This has been the video I was waiting for 2 years

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!!

[@syahranferandi]

I’ve been searching for almost 3 month to learn davinci resolve and color grading thank god i found your YT. Moreover you explained it in easy way to understand and all of the question in my head are answered in this video. It’s really help me out! Thank you! God bless you!!

[@dunnadidit]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much!

[@tigranmeliks]

This is THE video on color grading

[@eveharding9447]

Mr.Dunna.. I am a Vibrant Grandma on a steep learning curve. YOU, SIR, are the easiest teacher to listen to ! I have been in deep dive mode for many hours. You explain clearly with clarification on the little details where one could easily get totally lost! Please send me a link to your videos. I wouldn't want to miss one. My grand kids are waiting for my inspiration. I must get into production. I love this! Momma Eve

[@dunnadidit]

That’s so great to hear! The best way to make sure that you don’t miss any videos is to subscribe to the channel and hit the little bell button to make sure that you get all notifications. Then KZbin will let you know when I upload!

[@TobiasWeberRSA]

At first, I thought this was just going to be another tutorial showing the same thing over and over again but man was I wrong. Thanks for this great in-depth tutorial. Learned some REALLY useful stuff that I will be applying every day!

[@dunnadidit]

You just made my day with this comment. It’s nice to know that my “vision” for the video is working!

[@myuw91]

This is my go-to video whenever I'm on a hiatus and relearning color grading all over again. Thanks for making this video beginner-friendly!

[@benjaminmagambo3849]

This should have been sold as a full course at not less than a 1,000 Euro.... I'm so grateful. May God bless you!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for saying that!

[@cynthiahanna2276]

This is pure gold. Not only do you explain things in an easy to understand way, but you also go into your thought process on why you do what you do in a useful step by step way. I can't thank you enough!

[@MonsterKidProductions]

This is hands down the most comprehensive all encompassing color grading tutorial I've watched. And I've watched a lot of them! Thank you !

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for saying that!

[@drift_ah1518]

@@dunnadidit - therre are some buttons and features i didnt even know existed and i've used this program for years- someone said it- this is a true masterclass do one with vignettes and object tracking

[@dougjones1639]

Excellent. This is EXACTLY what I was trying to teach myself today but not very well or complete. This is a fantastic end-to-end flow that I desperately needed. Now I’ll redo the work I did today to see what differences can be made. Simply awesome. Thank you!

[@mattfocused]

Man, I'm a beginner video editor, and when I say beginner I mean I haven't ever gotten further into it than cutting parts out and speeding up/slowing down video. Color grading has always been super intimidating to me because I had no understanding of it. I recently learned of DaVinci Resolve (previously used Premiere which is very busy and intimidating) and how it makes color grading more simple. This was such a killer video to watch and learn the basics of color grading. I've been shooting a lot lately with my new DJI Mini 3 Pro drone and the footage looks stunning after using your color grading tips and correcting the drone footage. Thank you for this tutorial, it's freaking amazing. I feel like my color grading knowledge went from 0-100 in 44 minutes.

[@dunnadidit]

So glad to hear that dude!

[@Taylor-qb1vk]

Incredible video. This is a master class that simplifies daunting concepts into digestible chunks which easily apply to many scenarios. Instant add to the favorites and will be re-watching many times! Thank you for taking the time to create this tutorial, Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@TeipelFilms]

Finally someone that shows the actual process that a colorist has to go though when grading an entire scene! Most people on KZbin only put a nice grade on one single clip and call it a day.... I would suggest to get the look in place before balancing out the shots so you don't get to do everything twice if one of the shots fail to match with the desired look.

[@dunnadidit]

Glad to hear you liked it! I totally hear you on the look. I go back and forth on this. It's tough to get the look without a balanced shot but it's tough to do the balance without a look haha. Often now, I'll balance out one shot, create a look and apply to everything and then balance the rest underneath the look.

[@TeipelFilms]

@@dunnadidit yes that is how I do it most of the time also 👍🏻

[@MainsOnPointMedia]

This is legit the BEST explanation I've seen on DaVinci color grading

[@AndreSjoberg]

This has got to be the most informative video on this process I have seen in a looooong time - no «quick fixes» or «easy solutions», just solid advice on the whole process as a starting point, and then we have to put in the work ourselves, experiment and gain the knowledge and hands on experience to properly master this - Great video, thanks for taking the time to do this :D

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@mikegustafson6679]

You seriously just changed my life, best grading tutorial I've seen, hands down.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@alexpittsley]

first time shooting in s log. this video actually helped so much. even the simple adding a node which many tutorials didn’t explain how to do

[@gamesdean2271]

This guy is a good teacher.

[@dunnadidit]

This guy thanks you!

[@torjusaanderaa3749]

woow, this must be the most wholesome color grading tutorial i have seen! so many just regurgitate the same basic rules of "make the scopes looke like this because that is correct" like you should follow that blindly, and not consider what you are actually looking at, and what you are matching it with and trying to achieve. even in the same scene, some clips will be of darker things or bluer things or something, so it always felt so naive to me to think the scopes should look the same. I have also had some understanding of the difference between color correction and grading, but this really showed a perfect practical example with the fast changing light during golden hour, and how to adjust for it and which parts of the scopes you should actually care about and not, and when to use your eyes and mind and creativity! 10/10! :D

[@SaneDecent]

When I started I have not been using S-log with my clips because of how dull it was and just color grade with what works. You convinced me to start shooting in S-logs and I am quite new to the color grading aspect of it, your videos really help out alot its easy to understand the process and is well detailed, Thank you.

[@sanoopmenon9681]

One of the best editing tutorial video i can find in KZbin

[@ninoydayritvideos]

watching this and absorbing by the heart! i will spend weeks rewatching this.

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!!

[@daniel_izmerly]

Really want to thank you for this video. I've watched probably over 5 different tutorials on nodes and color grading up to this point, and couldn't rack my head around it. This was the first tutorial which actually made sense and it was really easy to follow. many thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Great to hear!

[@mintpimedia]

I sat down expecting to find this video to be like every other color grading video. However, I watched all the way through because your process is so simple and easy to understand, but accomplishes a lot. I went back to my project after watching the video and was able to get the exact look I was going for using your tips. Thank you SO much!

[@KarolPlucinski]

after switching to davinci and exploring color tools a bit I am so happy I came across this video, helped me organise my knowledge and put it to work. THANK YOU!

[@mateolevak1411]

Man, I've been learning DaVinci for a couple of months, looking at tons of tutorials, and this is by far the best and most detailed one out there. Thank you!!!

[@AdityaDixit03]

Finally a great grading tutorial that I will be watching again again while practicing. I was so pissed that all the other tutorials calling it 'simple' and then proceed to make an ER diagram of 16 nodes.

[@breakpointmedia]

This is the BEST Resolve grading tutorial I've come across brother. Thank you.

[@sharp_focus]

One of the best color grading tutorials I've seen for DaVinci Resolve!

[@connordean]

Dude...thank you for making this video! I've spent days mostly learning things in small chunks watching a smattering of videos for different things, only to find out that I would have done things differently as soon as I learn more. Getting a proper baseline of a more linear process makes it much easier to conceptualize my project holistically. I also have a much better idea of what gaps in my knowledge I need to fill.

[@davinshi.visuals]

Content like is is why this is one of the best channels on KZbin, thank you!

[@DivinnysGR]

For someone who just own a7 M3, and also learning Davinci this video is gem 💎💎, thanks a lot !

[@theoconner6107]

Never shot video or anything but I have been wanting to get into it and decided to watch this video when I woke up this morning. Very Very well done!

[@aenapoeka]

This was the shortest 45 minutes I can remember, what a great blast of information and good flow of explaining.

[@robert99427]

Dude, this is brilliant! I was actually afraid of learning Davincii, but with your tutorial, I got rid of that set back. You are one of my favorite channels of all time. Keep it up. Much love from Romania!

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

This is by far the best tutorial I’ve found for color grading. Thank you so much for breaking it down for us rookies. ❤

[@thefunnytech4612]

Bro this the best video on colour grading that I have watched YET !!! Thanks for making it and make more video on colour grading and on Davinci resolve

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much!

[@cenksenci3075]

people already said what has to be told. but I’m going to say it again. that was the best explanation video I’ve ever seen on youtube. thanks man.

[@stanislavshmakov3944]

Oh man, thank you so much! Having this end-to-end process walkthrough is simply priceless. So much to learn here!

[@dtbadventures]

First video I have seen where I actually understand color grading and its process. Many thanks 👍

[@monstadrummer1255]

This Tutorial is great because it just shows practical ways to color grade a clip. In most cases I don't want to grade one clip for half a hour, so thank you very much for this Tutorial!

[@dunnadidit]

Cheers! Glad it was helpful!

[@ZuniAli_Arshad]

This is by far the best color grading video i have ever seen . Thanks a ton. Love from India

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Wow! You really nailed the process brother, I'm impressed. It has been a year since you posted this, but it truly is timeless. This is good I'm going to watch it again, plus bookmark it for future reference. I've always struggled with this part, but you have brought 'clarity' to the process. Great job!

[@panagiotistsiverdis]

I have seen so many videos with full workflow for Photoshop and Lightroom. It is a pleasant surprise to see one for Resolve. Full workflow is the key here. I think watching videos like this is the most efficient as far as learning goes. I would encourage you to make a video about your editing and cutting. I also really appreciated the explanations about the shortcuts. Thanks and kudos for this amazing video. Looking forward to more like this.

[@dunnadidit]

Great to hear that! Cheers!!

[@juliatroendle]

I loooved this, now I’m 100% NOT intimidated by color grading anymore! Big fat thank you!!!

[@antoniomczenna8185]

WORTH THE TIME DUNNA DID IT AGAIN 💥💥💥

[@dunnadidit]

Noice!!

[@jayymorris5285]

To think I was out here just upping the saturation and messing with the contrast and shadows. I'm overwhelmed 😵‍💫😵‍💫 Also when you highlighted all of the clips, but then decided you didn't want all of then highlighted, how did you deselect clips??? - figured out that you have to hit Ctrl + click

[@KarmicalTV]

watching after 1 year , all the other tutorials dont show what you have just shown. Best

[@rodrigovmartins]

That’s what I’m looking for. You really know how to explain in a simple way. God bless you and your family. Thanks for this 🙏

[@DJ_Media]

Yes! More of this please! Amazing! As a newbie to DR, I'm curious as to why you do your Color Correct before bringing it into R709? Coming from Premiere I'd always bring it into the color space first before correcting. This is effectively what you did, but just wondering why you put the Cooler Correct node before the Color Space node?

[@lukaskeller1433]

Your Davinci tutorials are the best i've seen by far.🔥

[@Jon_bodhi]

So much value here! Dunna 4 life

[@UltimateHockeyFanCave]

a must watch for editors who have or are switching to davinci from premier, thank you, super helpful

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@ashovid8915]

One of the best color grading tutorial for the newcomers in DVR. You made it easy to digest the complex subject of coloring in resolve. Those who have come from Premiere pro, they will mostly benefitted by your explanations in a short time. Thanks a ton bro.

[@andrewmason8691]

Easiest the best explanation of colour correction I have watched. Thank you so much.

[@TinaHikesColorado]

I'm just starting to color grade after using DaVinci for several months. This video was a great primer for understanding nodes and everything else. I'll be watching this several times! Thanks!

[@PodzPlanet]

just subscribed. you are now my davinci resolve bible. i look forward to learn even more from you. probably the most productive 44 minutes i will ever spend in my life👌

[@onestepcloserproduction]

I really appreciate this! It helped me on my most recent episode, and then I can see a huge difference with your tutorial! May God bless you and continue to grow you and everything that you do🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@cameronrodas5680]

SO WELL DONE. I'd been looking for a video like this. I really appreciate your detailed and clear explanations. You left me with no questions. Thank you thank you.

[@andykinn]

I never usually bother commenting, but this is really such an excellent video. I'm almost totally new to this and could follow everything. The fact that you are taking the time to guide to where to click and navigate Davinci is so useful, thank you.

[@Henriquevideomaker]

Your job is amazing, man. It's exactly as you said, a lot of tutorials teaching using just one clip, or even using a photo. Greatings from Brazil. Obrigado!

[@frankyjunior6005]

for a newbie to videography, this tutorial is so much helpful thank you

[@RobertoLopezFilmmaker]

Has anyone told you that you should create a color grading master class. I’ve dabbled in Resolve but I would definitely purchase an in depth comprehensive, how to color from beginning to end. Love your videos!

[@geoffscott8928]

I've watched like 10 hours of videos on color grading. This is the one I was needing to find.

[@VisualsByPratik]

Fantastic video 🤌🤌. This wasn't just another color grading tutorial but a proper real time process. Learned a lot from it.

[@focus9ne42]

Thank you for creating this video - I learned more here than I have watching any video in the past regarding color and thank you for the CTS tutorial!

[@krishchandran4125]

This is a great tutorial. Simple and clear. You have great communication skills.

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you!!

[@nathanmosqueda]

I did watch a lot of editing process in resolve so far yours is the best..

[@dunnadidit]

That’s so nice to hear!

[@mhdisra]

Yo thankyou so much for this tutorial finally i found the real tutorial about Colour Grading. After keeping figuring out many months how to colour grade because other video always keep showing the same tutorial without how to do it corectly. Thankyou so much Appricate your work!

[@ruchirsajwan]

I don’t even have davinci and I’m already feeling like an expert. Thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Haha alright!

[@HexelDaddy]

In my new journey in the industry, your channel is a godsent. Blows my mind that this video is free. I have a question, why is the CST always set second to last? Any particular reasoning?

[@dunnadidit]

I actually have a video talking about that! → kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIevfJ5jedqYibcsi=bPjRfTMUO4evI1Pg

[@charliegamezmedia]

this is one of the best color grading tuts I've ever seen thanks for breaking down everything the way you did

[@clementcomposer]

Along with your video on lift, gamma, and gain, this was *incredibly* helpful. I'm only shooting on my webcam and I'm amazed at how I could get a strong, natural, and dynamic image out of this process!

[@BuildItMakeIt]

I know I already commented but this was exactly what I was needing. I learned a ton, and particularly the dual side by side clips while color grading is genius. I wish I could give more than one thumbs up. Thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Haha comment as many times as you’d like! It all helps with the KZbin overlords haha. I’m glad you enjoyed the video so much!

[@RambleandCurry]

A very details and one of the best video out in KZbin which explains the different aspects of Color Grading, the workflow management of color grading is so important and thanks for showing how different nodes are maintained, I am an armature and have recently started my Journey in editing and Da Vinci Resolve being a great tool is overwhelming at times as there are so many options and honestly you can get lost or overdo things using this powerful tool... Dunna you have very precisely explained all the points and this is beyond being helpful... Thank you so much

[@morxvincit]

For the last 6 months, i couldn't find a video on color correction and color grading... Amazing video and really glad that you explained everything keeping in mind about the beginners.... this will definitely helo me a lot moving forward.... Thanks a ton and keep up the great work you've been doing...

[@emilviljanen992]

The best color grading tutorial! Really helpful and also easy to follow! Thank you!

[@robfigueroa]

I've been with Premier since 2018, I am surely moving to DR for color. This is exactly what I needed to know/understand to color my short film. Much thanks and you've gained a new follower.

[@RandumbTech]

How did I miss this video?? I watch all of Dunna's videos, but somehow this one escaped me. Just tested out this workflow for a video I'm making and it works great!! Thx Dunna!!

[@joshuawest3906]

This is the goated workflow, works great for me learning how to grade LOG footage!

[@dunnadidit]

Great to hear!

[@ORLANDOCERON]

I think this is going to change my life, I will start implementing it. really grateful to you, I have subscribed immediately.. I only have two questions. 1) the sharpness is not added before the cst? 2) If I have more scenes in another environment or place that has nothing to do with the sunset, should I create another group to give them their creative look with those clips? I am waiting for your answer, greetings...

[@remsalvan]

i just started to learn color grading in Davinci Resolve and I think your way of color grading is the best way for me(not overwhelming way) hahaha. thanks for this!

[@sebastianfroehlich]

This is the kind of video i allways looked for. Watched a ton of youtube tutorials and even skillshare videos. Never learned as much as in those 40min. Thank you so much for this awesome content. You made me really happy :))

[@dunnadidit]

Glad to hear it!!

[@omergulcu]

I'm new and read some good advice online. Apparently in the color page right clicking on any clip and selecting "use remote grade" automatically does the same grades to every clip that comes from the same file. Then you can right click again and select "copy remote grades to local" and start grading clips in local mode, grading them individually like you normally would.

[@dunnadidit]

You got it! I have a whole video on that and a bunch of other ways you can grade multiple clips quicker!

[@omergulcu]

@@dunnadidit thanks for your great videos

[@uniqueurl]

Good god!!. Even premium courses don't have this much easy to follow structure. Being a non native English, it was a wonderful experience for me. I wish you the very best in your life and hoping for more creative and beginner friendly stuff ❤

[@nataly_nityapushtadasi]

Thanks for this video, now the puzzle of steps i've seen over the youtube before is put together. Appreciate a lot!

[@jtchalatsis]

Finally, an incredible tutorial that goes in depth and shows everything clearly. Thank you so much for this video and for sharing your workflow!

[@francissosing]

you sir.. are a LEGEND for this one. Man thank you so much for what you do

[@alvinantonio]

Awesome video once again. I bumped into you and Megan yesterday. I am sorry I am socially awkward but what I wanted to say and should have said is thank you for your videos. I have learned so much. I watched your videos before I bought my Sony camera and started my small photography and videography business. People say I am self taught but I thank KZbin University and you are one of the best instructors out there. I have a video project tomorrow and I will be using this to speed up my editing. I use Davinci almost every week and I still didn't know about grouping clips to make a look. Thanks for sharing!

[@dunnadidit]

Dude! It was awesome to meet you out on Dallas. Definitely didn’t feel awkward at all. So glad that my videos are helpful for you, let me know if there’s ever anything you want to see me cover!

[@alvinantonio]

@@dunnadidit Thanks man. I am getting decent at editing colours and your LUTs will go a long way. Thanks for making them work with Rec709 footage. I think my videos would be more professional with better sound design. I liked your last hack on counting music. Would really love to see some more music and sound design tutorials or hacks. Thanks

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great to hear! I’ll definitely keep the sound design idea in mind!

[@tlotlisomabelane5025]

this tutorial was actually helpful and walked me through all the steps.

[@jresin_photo]

Thanks! Just started to dip my toes into the ocean of Davinci and this explained a lot, awesome tutorial!

[@carlmeibergen8149]

Phenomenal! Truly appreciate you taking the time to show us your work flow. Have this one saved, definitely will be referencing it on my next project. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great to hear! Cheers!

[@dmitrydidi]

oh man its defenitely sacred knowledge for beginners in filming as me. I really appreciated the way yo've explained: from beginning to the finish, sequencing, wrapping up all the details. s-log3 now doesn't look to be so scary. thank you so much !

[@livingstonlee]

I had to stop and give you a thumbs up plus a sub. I been looking everywhere for this footage and you nailed it. This was the best explanation hands down. Thanks Dunna

[@dunnadidit]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RodneyGracia]

Good grief! I have so much to learn and I need to watch this 10 times. Thank you Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

Haha happy watching!

[@browniesanddeers]

We want to improve our coloring skills and yesterday we watched your video on color grading basics. Came back today to take more notes (especially on color correction part) and you have posted a new one that will help us a lot with understanding the whole coloring process! Thanks so much, Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! I’m glad the videos are helpful!

[@LukeAntunes]

Some random questions: - what monitor do you use for color grading? - what do you use to screen record this type of tutorial?

[@Scorylo93]

hey dude! I think you've got a great way of explaining things and really appreciated you explaining the keyboard shortcuts you used and what different buttons do, as a beginner/intermediate I found out new thinks. Also great workflow!